The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-07-14
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Advices from China state that a rebellion
took place recently at Chang Chow, near
Shanghai. The uprising was suppressed by
the authorities, and 80 of the conspirators
were executed A number of secret societies
also rebelled in the province of Kiang 81.
A military officer and II soldiers, who were
implicated in the rebellion, We're captured
and beheaded
Mr.. Blaine was entertained at supper by
Henry Irving A select number of persons
prominent in art and literary circles were
present. Nh. Blaine will start on q tour
through Scotland and Ireland, returning to
London on the 29th. He will then 90 to Ham
burg for the waters and for rest. His route
after leaving Hamburg has not been decided
upon.
The committee of the French Chamber of
Deputies has decided in favor of the pro-
posed tax on foreigners.
Mr.. Gladstone moved in the House of Com
mons That the crimes bill be read again in
ABOUT three months.
half the new quays at Tug, Switzerland,
1ell into the lake, engulfng 40 houses, includ-
ing two crowded hotels At least 200 per
sons persisted, including NJ. Collin, president
of the canton.
me latest news from Stanley, the African
explorer, is that he had to overcome serious
obstacles, One of the gravest difficulties was
to repienish his commissary. The threat
ened scarcity of provisions greatly excited
number of his men, and it became necessary
TO punish the malcontents with much sever
ity to reduce them to subsection and save the
expedition. Stanley himself is i'll from the
excessive heat The expedition was expected
to reach the Congo, at its confluence with the
Arontronim, by June 16. Stanley's pro-
gralnme was to encamp at this port, there to
preaching from Stanley Falls with pro-
visions and force of several hundred moro
men.
The freedom Of the city of Edinburgh was
conferred on Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, in rec
ognition of his gift to the city of $3.50, 900
with which to provide public library. The
ceremony took place in the council chamber.
Mr.. James e. Blaine was invited to be pres
emit and went to the City Hall, but was I'M
able to force his way through the crowd, and
was compelled to abandon the attempt A
great deal of Indignation is manifested over
the failure Of Mr.. Blaine to obtain admission
to the council chamber Mr.. Blaine
and Senator Hale arrived half an hour
late, and all the approaches to the coun-
Gil chamber were crowded, and the visitors
had hard time reaching the chamber door
When they got there, they found they were
without tickets. The janitor did not know
them, and would not pass them in. Mr.. Car
negie was at the time delivering his address.
Mr. Blaine sent a message to the provost
stating the situation. The provost waited
until Mr.. Carnegie had finished his address
before sending orders for the admission of the
distinguished Americans. By this time, Mr.
Blaine and Senator Hale had become dis
gusted and retired. Mr.. Carnegie, when he
learned what had happened, became very
angry and would scarcely listen to the pro
yosts apologies.
Pardon is offered to all deserters from the
British forces in Canada.
A Hungarian town has been DESTROYED by
hurricane and waterspout and converted
into lake.
A terrible famine prevails at Skagefiord,
Iceland and many peasants and thousands of
cattle have died from want of food. The dis
tress of the people is increasing.
An extensive lottery swindle has just been
unearthed at Montreal. The chief of police
has received number of inquiries from per-
sons in the United States, asking for infor-
nation about a financial firm named FL.
Reade & Co., of Montreal. These letters
were accompanied with prospectus OF 81.
grand legal lottery in aid of the parish OF st.
Marc, Que. A first prize of s4OO, 600 was
promised, with 10000 prizes of different
values. Persons desiring to buy tickets were
asked to address their communications to box
1896, Montreal postofiice. 1t appears the
United States. The st Mare Church au-
thorities know nothing of such a lottery.
Cholera is reported spreading in Sicily.
NJ. de Lesseps announces a second issue of
Panama canal bonds to the amount Of f.,
100000
Mr. Andrew Carnegie laid the corner stont
of the free library building at Edinburgh,
and Mr.. Blaine made an address on the oc-
casion.
Mr.. Gladstone has been presented with {
testimonial from America nv a deU1ltatlOl
headed by Mr.. Pulitzer. He made a speecl
on American sympathy with Ireland's cause
Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain has sent to tn
Duke of Edinburgh grand cross of the ordel
of Charles Ill.
The expected revolution in Hawaii ha
occurred. King Kalakaua is deprived of al
his power and a new ministry has been
formed by the people.
Steamer Merrimack, from Halifax 70
Boston, was wrecked on Little Hope island
Messengers and crew all landed in safety.